Download our free ebook, Creating the Ideal Kitchen. DOWNLOAD NOW For many, extra time at home during COVID left them wanting more from their homes. Whether you realized the shortcomings of your space or simply wanted to combat boredom, a well-designed and functional home was no longer a want, it became a need. Tina found herself wanting more from her Old Irving Park home and reached out to The Kitchen Studio about adding function to her kitchen to make the most of the available real estate. At the end of the day, there is nothing better than returning home to a bright and happy space you love. And this kitchen wasn’t that for Tina. Dark and dated, with a palette from the past and features that didn’t make the most of the available square footage, this remodel required vision and a fresh approach to the space. Lead designer, Stephanie Cole’s main design goal was better flow, while adding greater functionality with organized storage, accessible open shelving, and an overall sense of cohesion with the adjoining family room. The original kitchen featured a large pizza oven, which was rarely used, yet its footprint limited storage space. The nearby pantry had become a catch-all, lacking the organization needed in the home. The initial plan was to keep the pizza oven, but eventually Tina realized she preferred the design possibilities that came from removing this cumbersome feature, with the goal of adding function throughout the upgraded and elevated space. Eliminating the pantry added square footage and length to the kitchen for greater function and more storage. This redesigned space reflects how she lives and uses her home, as well as her love for entertaining. The kitchen features a classic, clean, and timeless palette. White cabinetry, with brass and bronze finishes, contrasts with rich wood flooring, and lets the large, deep blue island in Woodland’s custom color Harbor – a neutral, yet statement color – draw your eye. The kitchen was the main priority. In addition to updating and elevating this space, Tina wanted to maximize what her home had to offer. From moving the location of the patio door and eliminating a window to removing an existing closet in the mudroom and the cluttered pantry, the kitchen footprint grew. Once the floorplan was set, it was time to bring cohesion to her home, creating connection between the kitchen and surrounding spaces. The color palette carries into the mudroom, where we added beautiful new cabinetry, practical bench seating, and accessible hooks, perfect for guests and everyday living. The nearby bar continues the aesthetic, with stunning Carrara marble subway tile, hints of brass and bronze, and a design that further captures the vibe of the kitchen. Every home has its unique design challenges. But with a fresh perspective and a bit of creativity, there is always a way to give the client exactly what they want [and need]. In this particular kitchen, the existing soffits and high slanted ceilings added a layer of complexity to the lighting layout and upper perimeter cabinets. While a space needs to look good, it also needs to function well. This meant making the most of the height of the room and accounting for the varied ceiling features, while also giving Tina everything she wanted and more. Pendants and task lighting paired with an abundance of natural light amplify the bright aesthetic. The cabinetry layout and design compliments the soffits with subtle profile details that bring everything together. The tile selections add visual interest, drawing the eye to the focal area above the range. Glass-doored cabinets further customize the space and give the illusion of even more height within the room. While her family may be grown and out of the house, Tina was focused on adding function without sacrificing a stunning aesthetic and dreamy finishes that make the kitchen the gathering place of any home. It was time to love her kitchen again, and if you’re wondering what she loves most, it’s the niche with glass door cabinetry and open shelving for display paired with the marble mosaic backsplash over the range and complimenting hood. Each of these features is a stunning point of interest within the kitchen – both brag-worthy additions to a perimeter layout that previously felt limited and lacking. Whether your remodel is the result of special needs in your home or simply the excitement of focusing your energy on creating a fun new aesthetic, we are here for it. We love a good challenge because there is always a way to make a space better – adding function and beauty simultaneously.

Dry bar with tall Lincoln marble backsplash and vintage mirror. Flanked by deGournay wall mural.
ミネアポリスにある高級な広いヴィクトリアン調のおしゃれなドライ バー (ll型、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、黒いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Photo Credit: Kathleen O'Donnell
ニューヨークにあるトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (ガラス扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、大理石カウンター、ミラータイルのキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング、アンダーカウンターシンク、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

シャーロットにある高級な中くらいなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (I型、シンクなし、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、サブウェイタイルのキッチンパネル、淡色無垢フローリング、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Lori Hamilton
タンパにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (レイズドパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、濃色無垢フローリング、コの字型、アンダーカウンターシンク、大理石カウンター、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

This bar is part of the Family room. It has custom glass shelves, custom-designed, and fabricated stone counter. There are 2 Subzero fridges to keep beverages cold. It is wonderful to have an entertaining area.

This kitchen was in desperate need of a makeover. (see the original space at the end) There was a truly odd peninsula that blocked the cook from access to the refrigerator behind it. The span was only 33" which made working in the area almost impossible. The peninsula was also the weekly dining area, but did not function well. This makeovers is truly one of my favoirites as it shows what good design can do for a space!

The designer turned a dining room into a fabulous bar for entertaining....integrating the window behind the bar for a dramatic look! Robert Brantley Photography

Photograph © Michael Wilkinson Photography
ワシントンD.C.にあるラグジュアリーな広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (大理石カウンター、ベージュキッチンパネル、石スラブのキッチンパネル、I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

ハンプシャーにあるラグジュアリーな広いトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなホームバー (ll型、ドロップインシンク、シェーカースタイル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、淡色無垢フローリング、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

A close up view of the family room's bar cabinetry details.
ロサンゼルスにある高級な中くらいな地中海スタイルのおしゃれなドライ バー (ll型、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、中間色木目調キャビネット、大理石カウンター、青いキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、テラコッタタイルの床、ベージュの床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

ボストンにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (I型、白いキャビネット、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、塗装板のキッチンパネル、無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

ロサンゼルスにある中くらいなモダンスタイルのおしゃれなウェット バー (I型、アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、淡色木目調キャビネット、大理石カウンター、淡色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

トロントにある広いトラディショナルスタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (アンダーカウンターシンク、落し込みパネル扉のキャビネット、濃色木目調キャビネット、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、I型、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

What started as a kitchen and two-bathroom remodel evolved into a full home renovation plus conversion of the downstairs unfinished basement into a permitted first story addition, complete with family room, guest suite, mudroom, and a new front entrance. We married the midcentury modern architecture with vintage, eclectic details and thoughtful materials.

Beauty meets practicality in this Florida Contemporary on a Boca golf course. The indoor – outdoor connection is established by running easy care wood-look porcelain tiles from the patio to all the public rooms. The clean-lined slab door has a narrow-raised perimeter trim, while a combination of rift-cut white oak and “Super White” balances earthy with bright. Appliances are paneled for continuity. Dramatic LED lighting illuminates the toe kicks and the island overhang. Instead of engineered quartz, these countertops are engineered marble: “Unique Statuario” by Compac. The same material is cleverly used for carved island panels that resemble cabinet doors. White marble chevron mosaics lend texture and depth to the backsplash. The showstopper is the divider between the secondary sink and living room. Fashioned from brushed gold square metal stock, its grid-and-rectangle motif references the home’s entry door. Wavy glass obstructs kitchen mess, yet still admits light. Brushed gold straps on the white hood tie in with the divider. Gold hardware, faucets and globe pendants add glamour. In the pantry, kitchen cabinetry is repeated, but here in all white with Caesarstone countertops. Flooring is laid diagonally. Matching panels front the wine refrigerator. Open cabinets display glassware and serving pieces. This project was done in collaboration with JBD JGA Design & Architecture and NMB Home Management Services LLC. Bilotta Designer: Randy O’Kane. Photography by Nat Rea. Description written by Paulette Gambacorta adapted for Houzz.

ニューヨークにあるラグジュアリーな小さなトランジショナルスタイルのおしゃれなホームバー (ll型、アンダーカウンターシンク、フラットパネル扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、大理石カウンター、白いキッチンパネル、大理石のキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング、茶色い床、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真

Les propriétaires ont voulu créer une atmosphère poétique et raffinée. Le contraste des couleurs apporte lumière et caractère à cet appartement. Nous avons rénové tous les éléments d'origine de l'appartement.

Rickie Agapito
オーランドにあるビーチスタイルのおしゃれな着席型バー (ガラス扉のキャビネット、グレーのキャビネット、大理石カウンター、メタルタイルのキッチンパネル、濃色無垢フローリング、白いキッチンカウンター) の写真